Organic and plant-based meal plan delivery service, virtual cafe, holistic health consulting services, and an online health store. Hosts virtual cooking classes, workshops and healthy living lectures. Recipes are created using a fusion of macrobiotic, ayurvedic and raw food principles, using local ingredients as much as possible. Its cafe in Wheeling closed in 2020. Open Tue-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
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364 Lexington Dr, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, USA, 60089
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Last update on 12 Nov 2020 by PurpleSproutCafe
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38 Reviews
First Review by Marcyp7
AllieKat
Points +44
Everything is amazing! - Edit
I have come here multiple times while on vacation and I’ve never had something not delicious! And it’s all so satisfying and makes you feel good. I wish I lived closer.
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rkunish
Points +195
Great Raw & Cooked Options - Edit
I'm far from a raw food lover. In fact usually I kind of hate that stuff (especially the desserts.) This place is definitely an outlier when it comes to raw foods. The quality didn't suffer at all.
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losangelesvegan
Points +60
Food For the Soul - Edit
First time here and they recommended the Sloppy Joe with Setan and the sweet potato mash. Food was delicious and filling and the service was kind and helpful. This place cares about serving nutritious food for the soul and body!
Read morePros: Great menu selection , Yummy drinks, Mouth watering desserts
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CD32
Points +32
Great option for vegans! - Edit
I was a first-timer and brought my non-vegetarian parents, and the team at Purple Sprout were very patient with my questions. We shared a Veggie Scramble Crepe (which was very good!) and an Enchilada with seitan and a lot of sides, which was also quite good. The juice we tried (Fountain of Youth!) was excellent, I bought some desserts to take home and several kinds of organic spices (turmeric, ginger, etc.) which were very reasonably priced, and it was a nice overall experience. Thank you!
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Hodzic_fam
Points +1754
Whole food plant-based - Edit
Great option if you’re looking for an organic whole food plant-based meal.
Read morePros: Healthy vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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Piggy
Points +406
Healthy and Tasty - Edit
Their food is so healthy, but also so tasty. Their menu is big and has many options, it is a nice place to hang out, and the food is so delicious. I would go here every day if I could!
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sfio
Points +3246
I'd go for the sampler plate again - Edit
Came here for lunch with friends, couldn't decide from the varied and all vegan menu, so opted for the sampler plate. Great decision. It was tasty, filling and wholesome. The staff was friendly and the vegan waffles looked delicious - my friends said they were too.
Read moreIt's a bright space with a few tables, perhaps not the most cozy atmosphere but fine for a casual lunch or breakfast. They also offer take out.
Was too full to try one of the delicious looking raw cakes - there was a large selection.
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StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
👍🏻 - Edit
Not always super flavorful and a little overpriced but pretty good and very healthy.
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Toadikid
Points +16
Bland - Edit
Food was bland without any spices or flavor. Tried to give one star.
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GabrielaPontinha
Points +34
My favorite vegan restaurant! Food is amazing, delicious a d health! - Edit
My favorite vegan restaurant
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food, Delicious desserts
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SandroNissan
Points +26
Awesome - Edit
Always great food and super friendly staff
Read morePros: All vegan , No animals killed , Friendly staff
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rasplizzy
Points +215
Absolutely Fantastic - Edit
I absolutely love Purple Sprout! Their food is so delicious, and I love their "to go" section (The Freed Salmon Sushi Rolls are incredible). Everything I've tried has been delicious, and I love that most of the items on the menu are oil free. It's one of the few healthy vegan options we get around here (ESPECIALLY OUT IN THE SUBURBS!) and I am pretty thrilled that we live so close to Purple Sprout (maybe my wallet isn't though lol). The owners are so nice--it's a family owned business. They are toying with expanding, so everyone go out and show your support! If you haven't tried Purple Sprout yet, you need to.
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LenaBaby
Points +11
Review - Edit
Friendly staff and peaceful environment with a varied menu. However, food needed more flavor.
Read morePros: Peaceful Environment , A lot of Vegan options
Cons: Food lacks flavor
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healthytothemax
Points +114
A delicious local find! - Edit
Casual/informal, comfortable, fresh and so close!! I had the burrito with beans in a crepe and my husband had the veggie stir fry over rice (See my picture). Both were great! They have a cooler of desserts that look rich, fresh juices, smoothies, shots, breakfast, coffee, baking items, books, soap, and more. They are at the Ravinia market, have classes/lectures, and cards/brochures from local providers. Lots of reasons to come back!
Read morePros: Completely vegan! , Supports the local community , Organic options too.
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ljr
Points +40
My favorite vegan Restaurant! - Edit
So worth the trip, the extra price and the wait for food. (you only wait if they are busy, it is not fast food!) This place is the real deal! I've been vegan for 27 years and you can not get this quality much anymore. The food is prepared fresh for you while you wait, so if they are busy or have a number of orders in front of you then it will take time. That said, the prices are worth it when you think about the organic produce, the amazing ingredients they use and the absolutely incredible preparation that goes into these dishes. I am a soy free vegan and they take such good care of me. They label the menu with gluten free or soy free etc. I love the veggie stir fry with homemade chorizo. They make mine with coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and fresh ginger.I love the garbanzo bean veggie scramble in the savory crepe, the lentil dish, the hemp burger, the soups, the smoothies and the raw cheese cakes. I could go on and on. If you want cheap fast food this isn't your place. If you want amazing quality made to order, sit back and enjoy yummy creative vegan food. Look through the book for the pictures. It helps you decide before you order at the counter.
Read morePros: made fresh to order with organic produce, allergy friendly, everything homemade from scratch
Cons: No cons except Not close enough to my house! LOL
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SparkyLight
Points +22
great food! - Edit
Really a great little place with very very healthy food including probably the best vegan dessert collection I've ever seen..... The food may take a little while to prepare but you know it's gonna come out very fresh and just right
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LeahHartung
Points +85
Not worth the visit - Edit
Food was very expensive and waited over an hour for the food. They lost the order and did not offer anything to us. Food was okay but nothing special.
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ashjane
Points +73
Disappointed - Edit
My boyfriend and I were excited to eat here but won’t be coming back. The food presentation was nice but the food its self was bland. Also tried two different drinks and were not able to finish them. The desserts looked really good but after eating our very expensive dinner we decided not to chance it
Read morePros: Staff very friendly and helpful
Cons: Food was bland, Expensive
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Luke_Baker
Points +16
Amazing experience - Edit
They Café is small but has a an open entrance and outside seating. Combined these two features create a comfortable experience. The decorations are random and don't all fit together but this decoration scheme matches the diversity of the food.
Read moreThe food is delicious. I've tried three dishes and would recommend each of them. The food is made from scratch and leaves you feeling full, satisfied, and most importantly well!
The microgreens are declared as something they are known for and they deserve to be known as such. They should be added to any dish in which they are available.
Dishes tasted and recommended:
Crêpe with veggie scramble.
Hawaiian-style Seiten.
Burrito
Pros: Organic and Diverse menu, Healthy food and great water options, Friendly and helpful staff
Cons: Great ingredients and therefore pricey, Fresh and therefore long food prep, One shared, falling apart binder menu
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Evster
Points +74
Friendly and Delicious - Edit
I was unsure what to expect going there but was blown away. There are tons of menu options for both food and drink, even has a sort of picture book menu. The lady working there was friendly and informative. The food came out quickly and was a hearty sized portion. I had the enchiladas with avocado and microgreens. I also had a lemon ginger hot tea...I think...for me it was a little bit overly acidic but very flavorful. Honestly, the best part for me was the piece of cake I had...it was the Carob German Chocolate Cake. I will be back the next time I pass through the area.
Read morePros: Vegan, many gluten free, some raw, & sugar free...
Cons: On the spendy side but it is quality.
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TylerMayoras
Points +74
Love the Purple Sprout Cafe - Edit
Lots of great gluten free and vegan options throughout the cafe and store.
Read moreI loved the Dal and the crepes. Both excellent!
Pros: delicious food, wide variety of choices, gluten free and vegan choices
Cons: didn’t love the music, but small issue
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EmmaVeith
Points +27
amazing, fresh, nutritious food - Edit
Amazingly fresh and delicious food in an unexpected location. My mother, sister, and I all devoured our meals and enjoyed every bite. I would highly recommend to check out for a healthy meal in the area. Will return the next time I’m in the area!
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VeganMamaAL
Points +265
delicious vegan food - Edit
We were visiting from Alabama and I always like to try vegan restaurants when we travel because there aren’t any where we live. This place was really good. I ordered the Hawaiian seitan and my fiancé got some sort of dumpling dish. Both were good but the seitan was exceptional. Really delicious. I liked the brown rice it came with too which had sort of an anise seed flavor to it. For dessert we shared a piece of Black Forest cheesecake which was SO good! It tasted exactly like dairy chocolate cheese cake minus the weird aftertaste milk products give you. My 14 month old really loved it too. I also had a tea that I think was called the vitality tea or something like that. It was pretty tasty as well. I highly recommend this place to any vegans or even non vegans looking to try something new.
Read morePros: dessert, seitan, dumplings
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LalalaTabby
Points +26
3/5 Stars - Edit
The cafe itself had a good atmosphere, good lighting, and excellent smoothies. I also had their breakfast waffle with the cashew cream, and it was divine!
Read moreHowever, I came back a few days later, and I had their dumplings. I wasn't too stoked on them. They were made with lentils, which were good, and wrapped in some kind of wheat dough, which wasn't all that great. It didn't look like they got a whole lot of service (holidays, maybe?), but for the most part, they were good.
Pros: Decent smoothies, Good food, Excellent customer service
Cons: "Healing" crystals in their water coolers, Much woo and pseudoscience, Some of the food wasn't that great
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PiaP.Prosser
Points +44
a perfect breakfast - Edit
Me and my boyfriend were so lucky to find this peaceful little place on our vacation. We loved the fresh juices, the crepes (salty and sweet) and the waffles. I think the cakes and everything else is yummy too but we were not able to eat so much :D
Read moreEverything is vegan and organic I think. Hope one day we can come back.
Pros: everything vegan, super friendly , Little store included
Cons: nothing
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bsdeleon
Points +313
Pricey, but nice - Edit
I'm a dairy free ovo vegetarian... so I'm almost vegan with the exception of little things like eggs and honey that I still consume. It's tough to find places that you can feel completely free to order anything on the menu, especially DESSERT! I have a huge sweet tooth. A lot of vegetarian places still put cheese or dairy into food and desserts and it's such a pain for me. Loved that my young boys ate the food and like it (they devoured the cheesecake and smoothie) and that it's not an hour into the city from us!! We need more vegan spots up in the north burbs!!!
Read morePros: friendly, homey environment where clients chat wit, all vegan! , not in the city
Cons: pricey, a tad under seasoned for me
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srf
Points +327
Great vegan food, sweets - Edit
Great little vegan spot with items items such as chickpea scramble and veggie burgers. Also has drinks and sweets. Not many places like it around this area so it was a nice treat!
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly staff
Cons: Food took a while
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